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Sydney was founded as a British colony in 1788. Sydney was the first everlasting European settlement in Australia and today it is the country's largest city area, with about 4 million residents. Sydney is the seat of state government as the capital of New South Wales, Australia's most populous and economically important state. The city is an active cultural centre with a varied economy based on service industries, tourism, manufacturing, and international commerce. Its port is one of the leading centers of intercontinental trade in the Asia-Pacific region. Sydney is located on Australia’s southeastern coast at Port Jackson, a large, sheltered, deep-water inlet of the Tasman Sea.

Sydney is well-known for its Opera House. The Sydney Opera House is the centerpiece of the city’s places for live performances of ballet, opera, and classical music. The Australian Opera, Australian Ballet, and Sydney Dance companies regularly stage performances there. Moreover, the place often hosts internationally touring performances. Sydney also has many places for musical theater, drama, and popular music. The Sydney Theatre Company is one of many successful theatre companies in the city. Sydney is also home to the internationally praised Australian Chamber Orchestra and Sydney Symphony Orchestra.

The cultural life of Sydney is exciting and varied, reflecting the multicultural nature of the city. Many festivals, parades, and outdoor concerts cheer up the city streets in the summer months. Annual events include the Sydney Festival in January and February, the Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras in March, the Royal Easter Show in April, and the multicultural festival Carnival in September and October. Sydney has also become world renowned for its street parties and fireworks on New Year's Eve and on Australia Day, celebrated on Sydney's Founding date, January 26.

From the passage, it can be inferred that Sydney was established……

Read the following passage carefully and choose the best option to fit each space.

Mr. Brown and some volunteer conservationists are on a very dirty beach now. Today they are ready (23)___________ the beach a clean and beautiful place again. After listening to Mr. Brown’s instructions, they are divided (24)___________ three groups.

After listening to Mr. Brown’s Group should check the sand, and group 3 has to check among the rocks. Garbage must be put into plastic bags, and they will be (25)__________ by Mr. Brown. He will take the bags to the garbage dump. Each member will be given a map to find the right place. They won’t eat the picnic lunch provided by Mrs. Smith until the whose area is clean. They are all eager to work hard so as to refresh this (26)__________ Area.

Read the following passage carefully and choose the best option to fit each space.

Mr. Brown and some volunteer conservationists are on a very dirty beach now. Today they are ready (23)___________ the beach a clean and beautiful place again. After listening to Mr. Brown’s instructions, they are divided (24)___________ three groups.

After listening to Mr. Brown’s Group should check the sand, and group 3 has to check among the rocks. Garbage must be put into plastic bags, and they will be (25)__________ by Mr. Brown. He will take the bags to the garbage dump. Each member will be given a map to find the right place. They won’t eat the picnic lunch provided by Mrs. Smith until the whose area is clean. They are all eager to work hard so as to refresh this (26)__________ Area.

Circle the underlined word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that needs correcting

My sister enjoys listening to music and dance with her friends

Circle the best option A, B, C or D to complete the sentences:

Nam is a student. He always goes to ______ school at 6.30 in the morning.

Circle the best option A, B, C or D to complete the sentences:

We were too tired ...................... doing the washing up after the meal.

Read the text carefully, then choose the most suitable answers.

Sydney was founded as a British colony in 1788. Sydney was the first everlasting European settlement in Australia and today it is the country's largest city area, with about 4 million residents. Sydney is the seat of state government as the capital of New South Wales, Australia's most populous and economically important state. The city is an active cultural centre with a varied economy based on service industries, tourism, manufacturing, and international commerce. Its port is one of the leading centers of intercontinental trade in the Asia-Pacific region. Sydney is located on Australia’s southeastern coast at Port Jackson, a large, sheltered, deep-water inlet of the Tasman Sea.

Sydney is well-known for its Opera House. The Sydney Opera House is the centerpiece of the city’s places for live performances of ballet, opera, and classical music. The Australian Opera, Australian Ballet, and Sydney Dance companies regularly stage performances there. Moreover, the place often hosts internationally touring performances. Sydney also has many places for musical theater, drama, and popular music. The Sydney Theatre Company is one of many successful theatre companies in the city. Sydney is also home to the internationally praised Australian Chamber Orchestra and Sydney Symphony Orchestra.

The cultural life of Sydney is exciting and varied, reflecting the multicultural nature of the city. Many festivals, parades, and outdoor concerts cheer up the city streets in the summer months. Annual events include the Sydney Festival in January and February, the Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras in March, the Royal Easter Show in April, and the multicultural festival Carnival in September and October. Sydney has also become world renowned for its street parties and fireworks on New Year's Eve and on Australia Day, celebrated on Sydney's Founding date, January 26.

According to the second paragraph, which of the following is TRUE of the Sydney Opera House?

Mark the letter to indicate the most suitable response.

Jane invites Mary to go to the cinema.

Jane: “Would you like to go to the cinema with me this weekend?”

Mary: “ _____________.”

Read the text carefully, then choose the most suitable answers.

Sydney was founded as a British colony in 1788. Sydney was the first everlasting European settlement in Australia and today it is the country's largest city area, with about 4 million residents. Sydney is the seat of state government as the capital of New South Wales, Australia's most populous and economically important state. The city is an active cultural centre with a varied economy based on service industries, tourism, manufacturing, and international commerce. Its port is one of the leading centers of intercontinental trade in the Asia-Pacific region. Sydney is located on Australia’s southeastern coast at Port Jackson, a large, sheltered, deep-water inlet of the Tasman Sea.

Sydney is well-known for its Opera House. The Sydney Opera House is the centerpiece of the city’s places for live performances of ballet, opera, and classical music. The Australian Opera, Australian Ballet, and Sydney Dance companies regularly stage performances there. Moreover, the place often hosts internationally touring performances. Sydney also has many places for musical theater, drama, and popular music. The Sydney Theatre Company is one of many successful theatre companies in the city. Sydney is also home to the internationally praised Australian Chamber Orchestra and Sydney Symphony Orchestra.

The cultural life of Sydney is exciting and varied, reflecting the multicultural nature of the city. Many festivals, parades, and outdoor concerts cheer up the city streets in the summer months. Annual events include the Sydney Festival in January and February, the Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras in March, the Royal Easter Show in April, and the multicultural festival Carnival in September and October. Sydney has also become world renowned for its street parties and fireworks on New Year's Eve and on Australia Day, celebrated on Sydney's Founding date, January 26.

According to the first paragraph, the following are true of Sydney EXCEPT……

Read the text carefully, then choose the most suitable answers.

Sydney was founded as a British colony in 1788. Sydney was the first everlasting European settlement in Australia and today it is the country's largest city area, with about 4 million residents. Sydney is the seat of state government as the capital of New South Wales, Australia's most populous and economically important state. The city is an active cultural centre with a varied economy based on service industries, tourism, manufacturing, and international commerce. Its port is one of the leading centers of intercontinental trade in the Asia-Pacific region. Sydney is located on Australia’s southeastern coast at Port Jackson, a large, sheltered, deep-water inlet of the Tasman Sea.

Sydney is well-known for its Opera House. The Sydney Opera House is the centerpiece of the city’s places for live performances of ballet, opera, and classical music. The Australian Opera, Australian Ballet, and Sydney Dance companies regularly stage performances there. Moreover, the place often hosts internationally touring performances. Sydney also has many places for musical theater, drama, and popular music. The Sydney Theatre Company is one of many successful theatre companies in the city. Sydney is also home to the internationally praised Australian Chamber Orchestra and Sydney Symphony Orchestra.

The cultural life of Sydney is exciting and varied, reflecting the multicultural nature of the city. Many festivals, parades, and outdoor concerts cheer up the city streets in the summer months. Annual events include the Sydney Festival in January and February, the Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras in March, the Royal Easter Show in April, and the multicultural festival Carnival in September and October. Sydney has also become world renowned for its street parties and fireworks on New Year's Eve and on Australia Day, celebrated on Sydney's Founding date, January 26.

The word intercontinental in the first paragraph could be best replaced with……

Combine these two sentences into a new one using the given words in brackets.

Mr. Ba is too old. That's the reason why he can not continue the work. (If )

Circle the best option A, B, C or D to complete the sentences:

I was tired, _______ I went to bed early last night.

Circle the best option A, B, C or D to complete the sentences:

We ...................close friends since we were in grade 6.

Rewrite the following sentences beginning as shown, so that the meaning remains the same.

 “ I want to be a pilot, ” my brother said.

My brother said that …………………………………………. a pilot.

Circle the best option A, B, C or D to complete the sentences:

I wish Ann ......... here. She will be able to help us.

Read the following passage carefully and choose the best option to fit each space.

Mr. Brown and some volunteer conservationists are on a very dirty beach now. Today they are ready (23)___________ the beach a clean and beautiful place again. After listening to Mr. Brown’s instructions, they are divided (24)___________ three groups.

After listening to Mr. Brown’s Group should check the sand, and group 3 has to check among the rocks. Garbage must be put into plastic bags, and they will be (25)__________ by Mr. Brown. He will take the bags to the garbage dump. Each member will be given a map to find the right place. They won’t eat the picnic lunch provided by Mrs. Smith until the whose area is clean. They are all eager to work hard so as to refresh this (26)__________ Area.